How long is the walk from Marahau to Anchorage?
12-13km
The entire walk from Anchorage to Marahau is 12-13km and takes most people 3 to 4 hours, but this depends on how many swims you have en route and whether you’ve retained any of that fitness from your glory days in the Norwegan cross country team.
How long does it take to kayak from Marahau to Anchorage?
4 hr
Rough paddling times for experienced kayakers in calm conditions without stops are: Marahau to Anchorage 4 hr.
How much does it cost to do the Abel Tasman walk?
Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night. Child (17 years and under): $32 per person, per night.
How do I get from Nelson to Abel Tasman?
There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Abel Tasman national park by bus or car
- Take the bus from Nelson Intercity to Takaka.
- Take the bus from Takaka to Totaranui.
Is the Abel Tasman walk hard?
This pretty section of track is a fairly easy walk due to limited climbs and also passes several lovely beaches. It will give you a good look at the forest and many of those beautiful tree ferns. You could stop for a swim at several beaches, our favourite was Stillwell Bay, about halfway between Marahau and Anchorage.
How many days are in Abel Tasman?
Before you start walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track, you need to book: Huts and/or campsites on the track – the walk takes 3-5 days to complete.
Can you drive around Abel Tasman National Park?
From Nelson the Park is an easy one hour, 60km drive by car and there are bus options if you need. The Abel Tasman National Park is also easily accessible by road from anywhere in the South Island. For travellers without their own transport, bus services are available from Nelson and Motueka each day.
What to do in Apple Tree Bay Marahau?
Apple Tree Bay has a long, sandy beach that is great for swimming and has good views across Astrolabe Roadstead to Adele Island and Fisherman Island. There is a DOC camping area (bookings required), toilet, untreated water tap and a picnic table. To head back to Mārahau return the way you came.
How long is the walk to Apple Tree Bay?
A return walk to Apple Tree Bay can range in duration from short to half-day, depending on how much time you spend at places along the way. If any layers fail to load, try clearing your cache and refreshing the page.
Is there a water taxi at Apple Tree Bay?
Abel Tasman Coast Track between Marahau and Anchorage is one of the busiest stretches of tramping track in the country. Several operators provide water taxi services to Apple Tree Bay, which allows the option to walk just one way and take a water taxi on the other leg.
How long is the walk from Bark Bay to Marahau?
We will be staying near Marahau for 3 nights in mid April and hoping to do a one way walk on the coastal trail. Planning to take a water shuttle from Marahau to Bark Bay and work our way back. It’s ~21 kms and from what I’ve read, a relatively flat stretch.